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$50,000 bond set for Jefferson County man on drug and weapons related charges

Monday, February 14 by Staff

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man on drug and weapons related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Nathan Thompson with possession of a controlled substance with... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson issues county-wide burn ban

Friday, February 11 by Staff

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a county-wide burn ban effectively immediately. In a press release sent to Deltaplex News Robinson said the following: “Due to the lack of needed precipitation, dry conditions exist all over Jefferson County. This increases the thread of fire danger... Read More.

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Star City Schools awarded grants for two new programs

Friday, February 11 by Ray King

The Star City School District has received more than $53,000 in state grants to institute two new programs. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the Arkansas Department of Education awarded Star City High School $24,225 for Business Finance and $29,500 for Cybersecurity. “We feel that both... Read More.

Super PAC to spend money to beat Boozman in primary

Friday, February 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A super PAC backing former NFL player Jake Bequette’s bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John Boozman in the May Arkansas Republican primary spent more than $841,000 this week to air ads in the state. The Arkansas Patriots Fund reported the... Read More.

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Governor proposes money for more prison beds

Friday, February 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson called Thursday for tapping into the state’s surplus to pay for adding nearly 500 beds to the state prison system. Hutchinson said $60 million to $100 million would be needed for the 498-bed expansion of the... Read More.

Chief Shauwn Howell provides Friday update on Pines Mall fire

Friday, February 11 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services personnel were on scene at the Pines Mall for between 8 and 10 hours Thursday as they found a blaze that reportedly began in the area where the mall office use to be. On Friday, Chief Shauwn Howell was... Read More.

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21-year-old Pine Bluff woman arrested for Capital Murder

Friday, February 11 by Staff

By Ray King An investigation into a robbery that resulted in the death of a Pine Bluff man in January has resulted in the arrest of a fourth suspect linked to the incident. On Thursday, Detectives arrested Shakirah Stennis, 21, on probable cause of capital murder. Appearing... Read More.

Suspect arrested following manhunt near Redfield

Friday, February 11 by Staff

UPDATE 11:57 A.M.: Law enforcement sources have informed Deltaplex News that the suspect has been taken into custody. More information will be shared as it becomes available. ORIGINAL STORY: Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in a manhunt in Redfield in the area of I-530 and Highway... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Parks & Recreation hears numerous suggestions at Thursday’s listening session

Thursday, February 10 by Staff

By Ray King Suggestions for everything from chess in the parks to a place where people can ride horses to urban gardening were just a few of the ideas that came up when the Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Department held a second “listening” session... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson provides update on hiring freeze

Thursday, February 10 by Staff

Last year, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson made the decision to impose a hiring freeze affecting all county offices except for law enforcement. He made the decision in an effort to reduce county spending, particularly since labor costs are the highest outlays from the... Read More.

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Former Little Rock school administrator pleads guilty to mail fraud

Thursday, February 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A former Little Rock School District (LRSD) administrator pleaded guilty to mail fraud Wednesday after spending over $230,000 of school district funds on personal online shopping. Karen James, 48, of Little Rock, who had been the Director of Early Childhood Education and Elementary Literacy... Read More.

Inmate request for more scientific tests denied by Supreme Court

Thursday, February 10 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate who had filed two previous petitions asking for scientific testing of evidence used to convict him in 1992 lost a third attempt to have the testing conducted. The Arkansas Supreme Court in an opinion Thursday said the inmate, Saba... Read More.

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